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Misskala

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  1. Failed the pre-employment talent screening test

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wish I knew the answers they wanted-lol! I think I am too honest and humble or something. I hear your point of not working for a company that seems so impersonal, however, many hospitals are using...

  2. Failed the pre-employment talent screening test

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes it was. I have been crying my eyes out trying to understand how my personal character could disqualify from direct pt care. I'm a good person and a great nurse and get high marks for customer...

  3. Wow so i won't find a job?!

    Misskala replied to Marsha238612's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I noticed this Fall that Chicago hospitals say "BSN required." I also just saw "Advanced Certification required as of January 2014, or within 2 yrs of hire." I hadn't seen this before and wondering...

  4. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes I'm Karen on facebook :) OK thanks, 5 hours each task is a great way for me to gauge my study plan!

  5. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Just got off the phone with my mentor and she has my 1st term set up as: 1) Biochem, 2) Community Health, 3) Nutrition, 4) Care of Older Adult. I'm planning on following the 20 day plan for Biochem....

  6. Anyone know any hospitals in Chicago hiring?

    Misskala replied to chybabe's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just started looking in the Chicago area. Noticed some hospitals stating "BSN required (OK, got that.) Certification in area of specialty required by 1/2014 or within 2 yr hire." That's a new one...

  7. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    Misskala replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm November 2013 start date, and my mentor stated she wanted to schedule my Community Health early on 1st term so I could work on the practicum during the term along with other classes. I asked her...

  8. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    thanks :) just

  9. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    I spoke with my mentor tonight. I am starting with Biochem. I do have to retake Nutrition...she said "everyone does now." But then I have all my nursing classes after that. I would love to knock...

  10. New Grad No Job Should I Volunteer?

    Misskala replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would absolutely seek out volunteer opportunities-it shows INVOLVEMENT! I volunteer at a free health clinic for the uninsured (it's 100% run by volunteer doctors and nurses.) I do "clinic" type...

  11. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    Misskala replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a Med-Surg floor and we squeezed in 10-15 mts for lunch, often with someone poking their head in the break room to ask questions about one of your pts. I now work 12 hour shifts in a...

  12. The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

    Misskala replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    What is this for? Is this part of the

  13. community health practicum question

    Misskala replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you! I'm not in CA either. I am hoping to take it with another class so I can finish the program a little faster

  14. community health practicum question

    Misskala replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Just curious...how do you document the hours spent so to get credit? And can you start working on community health and the practicum at the beginning of the program (so simultaneously with another...

  15. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't even know this existed. I also just found I had an email just last week. I look forward to my orientation on the 15th, I really need

  16. November 1st

    Misskala replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    I also don't like the enrollment process either. I had my transcripts evaluated, and although I know *some* of the courses I got transfer credits for, I still don't know what I actually have to take...

  17. RN:Pt Ratios

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    They don't pay any different for BSN at the Rehab place. Benefits are better in the hospital for sure. Ie at the Rehab facility they don't offer evening differential only $1.50 more per hour for...

  18. RN:Pt Ratios

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    32? Ouch! For pts and

  19. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    Misskala replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm bit sure they'll take nutrition. It was done in 2008 so it's 2 months outside the 5 yr deadline, but I'll try to appeal if I need to. Anyone know what LeadershipExperience and Portfolio will be...

  20. What does a LTACH look for when hiring RNs?

    Misskala posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I'm confused on how LTACH hire. Do they tend to hire New Grads? Do they want previous acute care experience? I have read on allnurses that people go from LTC to LTAC .... which is great, but if it...

  21. WGU pro's and con's thread

    Misskala replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    Slight detour on this thread...but can you give a couple sentences on how the MSN program changed so to to make it undesirable? Thanks, and then you can go back to Pros and Cons

  22. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    Misskala replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    ^^delete! i just got an email re: transcript eval. Looks like they took everything from my previous Bachelors and ADN. Nutrition was not on the list? But they took Micro and Soc, etc. Phew! Big sigh...

  23. What does a LTACH look for when hiring RNs?

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I saw another poster use the acronym STACH so I thought I'd use it too:) OK, I will call them and ask. I am really itching to learn new skills and ICU has been a goal of mine. I'm looking for a route...

  24. Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    Misskala replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    just my luck, talked to my enrollment counselor and they still have not reviewed my transcripts, so still clueless as what they will accept and what they will require. i'm supposed to start another...

  25. What does a LTACH look for when hiring RNs?

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    ^I consider that pretty reasonable salary! Especially the differential. I wish I had the option of a LTACH attached to a hospital with an ICU to feed off of. I am in Illinois and I searched on "Care...